On Monday, January 6th the Junior Corp had their weekly drill. During this drill the probationary firefighters were conducting a search and rescue operation. The 6 probationary members were placed in a scenario as if they were lost in a fire, they were not able to see and they had to use search techniques to locate the other firefighters and then exit the building. They used nonverbal communication ... (Full Story & Photos)
As 2019 comes to a close we are reflecting back on another busy year for the SVFD! In total during the year 2019 the SVFD responded to 2,571 calls for service with 682 being fire calls and 1,889 EMS. This was slightly down from 2018 when the SVFD responded to 2,776 calls. A breakdown of the call types is as follows:
EMS: 1,757 Commercial Alarm: 154 Residential Alarm: 134 Mutual Aid EMS: 132 Personal ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Saturday December 28th 2019 shortly after 4pm the SVFD was requested to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Route 202 near the entrance to Heritage Hills. Units arrived to find a head on collision between two pickup trucks one hauling a trailer. There were no injuries but a fluid spill was found. SVFD members quickly mitigated the fluid spill and assisted with traffic control while the vehicles ... (Full Story & Photos)
Four of the SVFD's bravest, FF N. Latella, FF R. Latella, C. Lieberman and FF. C. Loretta-Catucci, graduated tonight from Firefighter 1 class at the Department of Emergency Services in Valhalla.
Santa and his elves visited every neighborhood in Somers aboard his sleigh (Enigine 183, Engine 180, Rescue 20). Thanks to everyone that shared their personal photos with us.
The SVFD wishes all a happy holiday and a wonderful new year.... (Full Story & Photos)
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